Recipe

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Golden, crispy bread with gooey melted cheese. The ultimate comfort snack in 15 minutes.

Grilled Cheese Sandwich takes about 15 minutes and makes 2 servings. Each serving has 603 kcal.

Preparation
5 minutes
Cooking
10 minutes
Total time
15 minutes
Servings
2
Grilled Cheese Sandwich - finished dish

Nutrition per serving

Calories
603 kcal
Protein
26.2 g
Carbohydrates
32.1 g
Fat
41.2 g

Ingredients

  • White bread4 slices
  • Butter40 g
  • Shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)150 g

Instructions

  1. 1

    Butter one side of each of the 4 bread slices with 40 g of butter, all the way to the edges. The buttered sides will face outward - they become the crispy crust.

  2. 2

    Lay 150 g of cheese evenly between two slices, buttered sides facing out. Assemble both sandwiches.

    Tip: Do not overstuff - about 1 cm of cheese melts evenly; more just leaks out.

  3. 3

    Place the sandwiches in a pan over medium-low heat. Cook 3-4 minutes until the bottom is deep golden brown.

    Tip: Low heat is everything: it gives the cheese time to melt before the bread burns.

  4. 4

    Flip with a spatula, press gently, and cook 2-3 more minutes until the second side is golden and the cheese is fully melted.

    Tip: Bread done but cheese not melted? Cover the pan with a lid for 30 seconds.

  5. 5

    Rest 1 minute on a cutting board, then cut diagonally and serve warm.

Cooking methods

On the stove

Heavy or non-stick pan on a low gas flame. If the bread darkens too fast, lift the pan off the flame for a few seconds.

On induction

Level 4. Induction’s even base heat browns the bread uniformly - both sandwiches will look identical.

Over an open fire

Cast iron pan over medium coals. Watch closely - buttered bread chars quickly. The smoky note is excellent with melted cheese.

Recipe questions

How long does this recipe take?
Plan for about 15 minutes from start to finish.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe makes 2 servings.
Can I cook this recipe on induction?
Yes. Level 4. Induction’s even base heat browns the bread uniformly - both sandwiches will look identical.
Can I cook this recipe over an open fire?
Yes. Cast iron pan over medium coals. Watch closely - buttered bread chars quickly. The smoky note is excellent with melted cheese.
Which dietary preferences does this recipe support?
This recipe is tagged: vegetarian.

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